May 31, 2007 at
6:10 AM

5/31 Cup of Coffee: On Wednesday, Columbus defeated Pawtucket 8-4. Kason Gabbard(4-2) started and tok the loss. He went 5 1/3 innings giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mike Burnswent 1 1/3 innings. He gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Edgar Martinezthrew 1 1/3 scoreless innings. He allowed 2 hits and had 1 K. Bryan Coreythrew a perfect inning recording 2 Ks. Jacoby Ellsburywent 2 for 4 with a run scored. George Kottaras went 1 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Columbus got by Portland 5-2. Tommy Hottovy(1-6) took the loss. He went 5 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 9 Ks. Barry Hertzler threw 2 2/3 innings allowing 1 run on 5 hits. He had 1 K. Eric Crozierwent 1 for 4 with a home run.

Lancaster fell 6-2 to Lake Elsinore. Matt Goodson(0-2) took the loss going 2 1/3 innings. He gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and 4 BB. He had 2 Ks. Ismael Cassilaswent 2 2/3 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had a K. Blake Maxwellwent 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. TJ Largethrew a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Mickey Hallwent 2 for 3 with a home run. Ryan Khourywent 1 for 4 with a home run.